Calabrian Roots, Global Reach Librandi Antonio e Nicodemo SpA, based in Cirò Marina on Calabria's Ionian coast, operates approximately 350 hectares of estate vineyards and olive groves in Italy's southern region. The winery bottles and markets roughly 2.5 million bottles of wine annually alongside 25,000 bottles of olive oil, with approximately 50% of production directed to foreign markets. Distribution focuses primarily on restaurants, wine bars, and specialized retail venues.

Varietal Focus and Heritage Recovery The company cultivates nine grape varieties spanning traditional Calabrian cultivars, rediscovered ancient native grapes, and international selections. Traditional varieties include Gaglioppo and Greco Bianco; ancient native varieties—Magliocco and Mantonico—were recovered through years of research. International varieties in production are Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot. The Rosaneti estate houses Librandi's "varietal garden," a collection of approximately 200 native grape varieties arranged in a distinctive spiral-shaped vineyard. This collection was assembled by recovering varieties from across the Calabria region.

Company Structure Founded by Raffaele Librandi and led by brothers Antonio and Nicodemo until 2012, the winery is now managed by Raffaele, Paolo, Francesco, and Teresa Librandi. Of the estate's 350 hectares, 232 are planted with vineyards, 80 with olive groves, and the remainder remain wooded. "From this unique landscape, we at Librandi have always drawn inspiration to embody the winemaking tradition of an area historically suited to vine cultivation," the company stated.

Why It Matters

Calabian wine continues to gain traction in international markets, with producers like Librandi balancing heritage recovery and native varietal cultivation against export demand. The winery's focus on regional grape rediscovery reflects broader industry interest in terroir-driven production and biodiversity preservation.

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Written by FBM Publications Editors